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Discover 571 Downtown Kota Kinabalu hotels and places to stay, with room rates, reviews, and availability. Most hotels are fully refundable.

Our top choices for Downtown Kota Kinabalu hotels

Hotel Gaia 95
Property entrance

Hotel Gaia 95

3.0 star property
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (191)
"Awesome location to enjoy the Saturday & Sunday Gaya Market. Comfortable with basic facilities. Highly recommend if you're planning to explore the nearby area."
The price is ₩35,969
₩45,761 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 15 - Sep 16
Hotel Gaia 95
The Klagan Hotel
Front of property - evening/night

The Klagan Hotel

3.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (1000)
"Really nice place for the price "
The price is ₩62,232
₩76,750 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
The Klagan Hotel
Hotel DeLeeton
Superior Twin | 1 bedroom, desk, soundproofing, iron/ironing board

Hotel DeLeeton

3.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (89)
"The hotel is in a strategic area, easy for food hunting, shopping mall is nearby and all the staff are friendly. Just the room facilieties were prepared with old stuff. But overall everything is good."
The price is ₩35,657
₩41,826 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 24 - Sep 25
Hotel DeLeeton
Jack's CondoApartment @ Marina Court Resort Condominium
Apartment, 3 Bedrooms (Waterfront View) | Individually furnished, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Jack's CondoApartment @ Marina Court Resort Condominium

2.5 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (77)
"Car park gelap & berair , paip air buang bocor"
The price is ₩110,158
₩133,303 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 19 - Sep 20
Jack's CondoApartment @ Marina Court Resort Condominium
1st Choice Vacation Apartments at Marina Court Resort Resort
2 outdoor pools

1st Choice Vacation Apartments at Marina Court Resort Resort

3.0 star property
7.4 out of 10, Good, (24)
"Well priced. Would like to have stayed longer. The toaster didn't work and the toilet was blocked. "
The price is ₩129,270
₩155,855 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 14 - Oct 15
1st Choice Vacation Apartments at Marina Court Resort Resort
Seaview Capsule Hotel
LCD TV

Seaview Capsule Hotel

2.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (24)
"Good value and location, very weak hot water heater, breakfast is very simple. "
The price is ₩21,496
₩28,682 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 15 - Sep 16
Seaview Capsule Hotel
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
Outdoor pool, sun loungers

Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu

5.0 star property
9.2 out of 10, Wonderful, (191)
"Great location and certainly easy to access to the food."
The price is ₩158,506
₩174,502 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 9 - Oct 10
Hyatt Centric Kota Kinabalu
HotSpot at City Centre by SSVC
Minimalist King Suite | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, individually decorated, individually furnished

HotSpot at City Centre by SSVC

3.0 star property
8.6 out of 10, Excellent, (19)
"Great hotel. "
The price is ₩41,192
₩47,804 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 28 - Sep 29
HotSpot at City Centre by SSVC
Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu
Exterior

Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu

3.5 star property
7.8 out of 10, Good, (1000)
"If given a chance I will still go back and use this hotel..its not like the high end ones but considering its price, Dreamtel is really good. Very convenient and even the check in and check out is very hassle free."
The price is ₩34,376
₩43,880 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 17 - Sep 18
Dreamtel Kota Kinabalu
KK Times Square Hotel
Lobby

KK Times Square Hotel

2.0 star property
7.2 out of 10, Good, (164)
"The room was not as expected. I read great reviews but sadly, we were unlucky. The room was so dusty, not clean. The deluxe king seems like a deluxe queen. Our room electricty keeps tripping. For a deluxe king, the room is small, i think we were given the wrong room coz we requested differently. The only great thing about it is it is walking distance to Imago. "
The price is ₩52,504
₩60,020 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 16 - Sep 17
KK Times Square Hotel
Promenade Service Apartments
Family Room | 1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Promenade Service Apartments

2.0 star property
6.6 out of 10, (451)
"Excellent stay and so quiet at night. "
The price is ₩25,368
₩30,713 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Promenade Service Apartments
The Shore by Homesuite'
Outdoor pool

The Shore by Homesuite'

3.5 star property
7.0 out of 10, Good, (4)
"The location is very ideal! Walkable to many malls, jetty, street markets... The internal of the room is quite neat and relatively clean. But the soundproofing of the room is terrible! There are a lot of noises at night such as motorcycles ramping, next doors opening and closing of doors frequently, people talking at the corridor.... Especially between 2-4am. Cannot sleep properly. "
The price is ₩65,141
₩73,668 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 18 - Sep 19
The Shore by Homesuite'
1 City Hotel
Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, rollaway beds, free WiFi

1 City Hotel

2.5 star property
7.2 out of 10, Good, (35)
"Very well situated, beautiful room. Staff is very helpful and welcoming but quite limited in English. TV had only one channel (Chinese). "
The price is ₩26,555
₩34,651 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 17 - Sep 18
1 City Hotel
Hotel O Five 2
Lobby sitting area

Hotel O Five 2

2.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (110)
"Excellent, a great value in a perfect location near tons of restaurants. Strong wifi and shower, comfortable bed and bedding, very clean, super nice and helpful staff, and kettle + water cooler provided "
The price is ₩21,985
₩28,159 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 16 - Sep 17
Hotel O Five 2
Walk In Hotel
Front of property

Walk In Hotel

3.0 star property
8.2 out of 10, Very Good, (11)
"Great location as parking is more available on the streets than hotels on the north end of the city"
The price is ₩46,670
₩53,720 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 18 - Sep 19
Walk In Hotel
Ease Hotel
Front of property

Ease Hotel

3.0 star property
6.8 out of 10, (69)
"overall is good, nothing to complain"
The price is ₩30,349
₩39,128 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 21 - Sep 22
Ease Hotel
Marina Travellers Suite at Riverson Soho
Apartment, 1 Bedroom | Living room | LCD TV

Marina Travellers Suite at Riverson Soho

3.5 star property
7.4 out of 10, Good, (23)
"No toiletaries even basic body shampoo. So loud the plane every hour from 6am till midnight 1am thorough the day btaking off or landing. Very bad soundproof, even next door talk softly on the phone you can hear so clearly. Water not going down when shower and in sink Cutlery only 1 pair and still have lipstick stain on the cup. "
The price is ₩42,853
₩53,882 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 10 - Oct 11
Marina Travellers Suite at Riverson Soho
Hotel Capital
Deluxe King | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Hotel Capital

3.0 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (301)
"comfortable beds & pillows"
The price is ₩44,962
₩56,371 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 13 - Oct 14
Hotel Capital
ACJ Residence
View from property

ACJ Residence

3.0 star property
9.6 out of 10, Exceptional, (5)
"Room was very clean. I enjoyed the stay and had good sleep before climbing Mount Kinabalu. I would like to recommend this hotel to others."
The price is ₩55,471
₩63,225 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 16 - Sep 17
ACJ Residence
Api-Api Guest House
Property grounds

Api-Api Guest House

2.5 star property
8.4 out of 10, Very Good, (18)
"Nil"
The price is ₩34,903
₩44,501 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 15 - Sep 16
Api-Api Guest House
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Where to stay in Downtown Kota Kinabalu

Find the best Downtown Kota Kinabalu areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most.

Tanjung Aru

Pristine beaches and ample dining options are well-reviewed features of Tanjung Aru. Make a stop by top sights like Tanjung Aru Perdana Park while you're exploring the area.

Kota Kinabalu showing a coastal town, tropical scenes and island images

Kampung Air

Unique features of Kampung Air include the shopping and restaurants. Make a stop by Kompleks Asia City or Sedco Square while you're exploring the area.

Karambunai

Visitors highly recommend Karambunai for its beaches, and you can make a stop by Nexus Golf Resort Karambunai while you're in town.

Likas

Visitors to Likas enjoy its shopping, and if you want to do some exploring, Kota Kinabalu City Mosque is worth a stop.

Alamesra

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Alamesra and surrounding area, you can visit 1Borneo Hypermall and Likas Stadium.

Top Downtown Kota Kinabalu Hotel Reviews

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

10/10 Excellent
"very good location"
Yuefeng 4-night trip
Posted 6 days ago
Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu

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Frequently asked questions

What's it like in Downtown Kota Kinabalu?

Travelers love the Downtown Kota Kinabalu neighborhood for its beautiful island views, top seafood restaurants, and major shopping area. Are you looking for Downtown Kota Kinabalu travel tips? Be sure to check out Centre Point and Kota Kinabalu Central Market while you're in the neighborhood.

Where is the best hotel for a stay in Downtown Kota Kinabalu?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, AC Residence is the highest ranked property in Downtown Kota Kinabalu. This hotel is a short 15-minute walk from Imago Shopping Mall, and it offers a restaurant and free parking. Other top choices in the neighborhood include The LUMA Hotel - A Member of Design Hotels and Holiday Inn Express Kota Kinabalu City Centre by IHG.

How many hotels should I expect to find in Downtown Kota Kinabalu?

Expedia has 288 hotels and other accommodations in Downtown Kota Kinabalu to choose from, making this an ideal home base for exploring the greater Kota Kinabalu area.

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Kota Kinabalu, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most hotel reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of your booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals in Downtown Kota Kinabalu.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip to Downtown Kota Kinabalu?

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What is there to do around this Kota Kinabalu neighborhood?

Planning to do some shopping while in Downtown Kota Kinabalu? Consider Centre Point, Kota Kinabalu Central Market, and Imago Shopping Mall. You could also plan a visit to Gaya Street Sunday Market or Suria Sabah Shopping Mall while you're in the neighborhood. A few places to visit in the area around Downtown Kota Kinabalu include Oceanus Waterfront Mall, Anjung Samudera, and Warisan Square. While you're out sightseeing, Local Fruits Market and Anjung Kinabalu are a couple of additional sights to visit in Kota Kinabalu.